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Coronavirus & Workplace Wellbeing: Dispelling Panic and Misinformation

For more of our coronavirus coverage, visit epicbrokers.com/coronavirus  Viewpoints from Craig Schmidt I hope everyone is doing well, is healthy and practicing safe social distancing and hygiene habits. I’m working remotely with my two pups for the next couple of weeks to do my part in controlling this pandemic. Who would have thought this would escalate so rapidly? Concerning to me is the fact that we’re being bombarded daily with info about coronavirus (COVID-19) right now – some of it good, some of it not – and no doubt the escalating level of mass hysteria is due …

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Coronavirus & Workplace Wellbeing: Staying Connected

… to or seen in a while. A short conversation to let each other know that you care should boost your mood. Engage Virtually  Your favorite artists and DJs are hosting watch parties – join the fun and dance and sing the stress away. The EPIC Wellness & Health Management practice will continue to share ways to support the social, physical and community wellbeing of your workforce in the new normal. EPIC also has a dedicated coronavirus webpage with links to additional employer resources for employee benefits and risk management. Stay tuned for more from us, take care, and stay well! Join the

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Coronavirus & Workplace Wellbeing: Primary Care and Chronic Condition Management

An important trend that’s emerging with coronavirus (COVID-19) is the deferral of any discretionary care. Yes, there is a current global health crisis, but for those with a chronic health issue, it is critical to keep up with preventive care to be sure conditions are managed. An annual physical performed as a check-in on current conditions or for early detection of pre-diabetes, hypertension or an immune deficiency might help effectively mitigate increased risk of a severe COVID-19 episode. It’s important that employees speak with their primary care doctor (or establish one) to be sure …

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Coronavirus & Workplace Wellbeing: Supporting Emotional Health

Before the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis hit, many Americans were in need of emotional support and experiencing loneliness. Now that we’re dealing with a global pandemic, those individuals are enduring more intensified stress. And new individuals have joined the ranks – many people are undergoing unprecedented emotional stress due to social isolation, remote working challenges, and financial uncertainty. For more of our coronavirus coverage, visit epicbrokers.com/coronavirus  Viewpoints from Amanda LaPointe Right now is the time to be there for your workforce, to help them manage their emotional wellness and successfully get through each day, one day at a …

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Coronavirus & Workplace Wellbeing: Pushing for Physical Health

… Options There are hundreds of wellness vendors in the ever-changing marketplace. Wellbeats offers on-demand, virtual fitness resources and announced they are offering free unlimited access to all their content through April. HealthyWage offers weight loss and step challenges. Members can sign up for challenges and pay an entry fee (employers may cover the cost) and winners are provided cash prizes. Fitbit not only offers activity tracking devices but offers a corporate solution for employee activity challenges, a coaching dashboard and much more. Health Plan Resources  Carriers typically offer free health and wellbeing resources such as mobile apps that

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Community Wellness: A Lesson in Social Distancing

… about COVID-19 and prepare for safe return-to-work procedures to do your part in community wellness. Your EPIC team has numerous resources at their fingertips to help with this planning. The EPIC Wellness & Health Management practice will continue to share ways to support the social, physical and community wellbeing of your workforce in the new normal in their Coronavirus & Workplace Wellbeing series Check out additional employer resources for employee benefits and risk management on our dedicated coronavirus webpage  Join the conversation – participate in, and see results from, our In It Together pulse surveys on our COVID-19 strategic …

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Covering Coronavirus: Risk Considerations Volume 1, Issue 15

… From Across the Firm EPIC’s thought leaders have written numerous articles on matters relating to coronavirus, all of which are available on EPIC’s website. Those articles include: Projecting Healthcare Costs – Not an Easy Assignment, June 4 OSHA Revises Guidance for Recording COVID-19 Cases, June 4 Coronavirus and Workplace Well-being: Staying Connected, June 1 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fee Payment Due July 31, June 1 IRS Releases 2021 HAS and HDHP Limits, June 1 Back to Work: Employee Testing and HIPAA, June 1 COVID-19 and Consumer Privacy, May 28 Web Shells: A Lurking Threat …

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Covering Coronavirus: Risk Considerations Volume 1, Issue 12

… your EPIC broker. Employee Benefits Insights EPIC’s employee benefits leaders have written numerous articles on matters related to coronavirus and employee benefits, all of which are available on EPIC’s website. Those articles include: IRS Relaxes Section 125 Election Change Rules, Expands Grace Periods and Carryovers, May 12 Coronavirus & Workplace Well-being: Supporting Emotional Health, May 11 Conclusion Our understanding of coronavirus and its impact around the world continues to evolve at a rapid pace. This newsletter briefly touches on issues that businesses may want to consider as they approach their response to novel coronavirus. More topics will be …

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